Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the men of the city said unto Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord seeth: but the water is naught, and the ground barren.

Bible References

My lord seeth

Numbers 12:11
Then Aaron said to Moses, O my lord, let not our sin be on our heads, for we have done foolishly and are sinners.
1 Kings 18:7
And while Obadiah was on his way, he came face to face with Elijah; and seeing who it was, he went down on his face and said, Is it you, my lord Elijah?
1 Timothy 5:17
Let rulers whose rule is good be honoured twice over, specially those whose work is preaching and teaching.

Barren

Exodus 23:26
All your animals will give birth without loss, not one will be without young in all your land; I will give you a full measure of life.
Deuteronomy 28:2
And all these blessings will come on you and overtake you, if your ears are open to the voice of the Lord your God.
Hosea 9:14
O Lord, what will you give them? Give them bodies which may not give birth and breasts without milk.

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